<p>This <strong>9-night, 10-day Turkey trip for couples</strong> covers Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale with a <strong>private Spanish-speaking guide</strong> and a <strong>special price for two people: 1,990 USD per couple (995 USD per person)</strong>. It is the same great route as our full circuit, designed so you travel together at the best price, with the <strong>freedom to add only the visits that interest you</strong> in Istanbul. As a <strong>local operator in Turkey</strong>, we organise your trip with no middlemen and a <strong>clear price, with no hidden fees</strong>.</p>
<h2>Why this Turkey trip for couples is worth it</h2>
<p>The "2x1" label means something simple and honest: a <strong>closed price of 1,990 USD for two people</strong>, that is <strong>995 USD per person</strong> when you travel together. It is not a marketing trick; it is the best price of our flagship route for couples. Unlike a closed big-wholesaler package, here you decide how much to add: the nights, transfers and main excursions are already included, and you can add the Istanbul day only if you feel like it. And as we are a <strong>local operator with TÜRSAB licence A-9759</strong>, you deal directly with whoever organises your trip in Turkey.</p>
<h2>A honeymoon or getaway through Turkey's four jewels</h2>
<p>Cappadocia at sunrise in a balloon, the white terraces of Pamukkale, the streets of Ephesus and the Bosphorus separating two continents: few destinations bring together so many romantic settings in <strong>10 days</strong>. This circuit is ideal for <strong>honeymoons, anniversaries or a couple's getaway</strong>, with 4-5 star hotels, a private air-conditioned vehicle and the peace of mind of a <strong>Spanish-speaking guide</strong> who handles the logistics while you enjoy.</p>
<h2>Day-by-day itinerary of the couples circuit</h2>
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<li><strong>Day 1 — Arrival in Istanbul:</strong> reception and private transfer to the hotel.</li>
<li><strong>Day 2 — Bosphorus and Fener-Balat:</strong> a Bosphorus cruise, the colourful Balat neighbourhood, the Pierre Loti café and the Spice Bazaar.</li>
<li><strong>Day 3 — Istanbul at your pace (optional):</strong> a free day or an optional classic tour (Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar) if you want to add it.</li>
<li><strong>Day 4 — Istanbul to Cappadocia via Ankara:</strong> Atatürk's Mausoleum and the Salt Lake on the way.</li>
<li><strong>Day 5 — Cappadocia (balloon + Red Tour):</strong> a balloon flight at sunrise (optional), Uçhisar Castle, the Göreme Museum, the Love Valley, Avanos and the fairy chimneys of Paşabağ.</li>
<li><strong>Day 6 — Cappadocia to Pamukkale:</strong> the "cotton castle" and its thermal waters.</li>
<li><strong>Day 7 — Pamukkale, Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary:</strong> the Library of Celsus, the Ephesus theatre and the Marian sanctuary. Night in Kuşadası.</li>
<li><strong>Day 8 — Free day in Kuşadası:</strong> rest on the coast or an optional excursion to the island of Chios.</li>
<li><strong>Day 9 — Kuşadası–Bursa–Istanbul:</strong> Bursa, the "green city", with its Silk Market.</li>
<li><strong>Day 10 — Farewell to Istanbul.</strong></li>
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<h2>Price for two people and total transparency</h2>
<p>The price is <strong>1,990 USD per couple (995 USD per person)</strong>. With the same honesty as always, we detail what is paid at the destination: the service fee (50 USD per person), the hotel tax (13 USD per person) and the electronic visa. <strong>Clear optionals:</strong> the Istanbul tour (120 USD per person), the balloon flight in Cappadocia and the excursion to Chios. No surprises on arrival: you decide what to add.</p>
<h2>What your couples trip includes</h2>
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<li>All airport transfers.</li>
<li>A private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.</li>
<li>Accommodation in 4-5 star hotels: 4 nights in Istanbul, 2 in Cappadocia, 2 in Kuşadası and 1 in Pamukkale, with breakfasts and dinners in Cappadocia, Kuşadası and Pamukkale.</li>
<li>Guided visits: 2 days in Cappadocia, 1 in Ephesus and 1 in Pamukkale.</li>
<li>Entrances: the Bosphorus cruise, the Göreme Museum, Uçhisar Castle, Ephesus, the House of the Virgin Mary and Hierapolis.</li>
<li>A Spanish-speaking guide (maximum group of 16 people).</li>
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<h2>What is NOT included and options to customise</h2>
<p>Outside the base price: the classic Istanbul tour (optional), personal expenses, the service fee and hotel tax paid at the destination, the visa, and the optionals (balloon, Chios). Want to sleep in a <strong>cave hotel</strong> in Cappadocia? It can be added for a supplement of 70 USD per person (double room with breakfast). You choose the level of experience.</p>
<h2>The best time to travel to Turkey as a couple</h2>
<p>Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) offer the most pleasant weather for strolling hand in hand through Ephesus or watching the balloons at sunrise. Summer is perfect for combining culture with the Kuşadası coast. There are <strong>guaranteed departures throughout 2026</strong>; balloon dates and public holidays fill up quickly, so it is best to book early.</p>
<h2>How to book your couples trip with Viva Turquia Travel</h2>
<p>Booking is simple and <strong>with no payment in advance</strong>: you choose dates, tell us your preferences and we confirm availability. As a <strong>local operator with TÜRSAB licence A-9759</strong>, your booking is backed by an agency registered in Turkey and you deal in Spanish, directly, with whoever organises the trip.</p>
